spat

Example Sentences

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The spat does highlight how Tesla’s relationship with California has changed.

From Barron's

For now, though, the prospect of diplomatic negotiations appears to have tapered off the threat of an imminent military spat between the two countries.

From Barron's

The spat led to fears that curling was losing its once genteel image and the Canadians faced criticism in their own national media.

From Barron's

Mainland Chinese visitors to Japan tumbled 60.7 percent in January year-on-year, figures showed Wednesday, in the continued fallout from the countries' diplomatic spat.

From Barron's

Fred spat out the last bit of pea leaf and crawled into the wagon for a wild ride down the hill.

From Literature